Job Description
Location: Sydney
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2026.ashx)
The Role
This role is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia's largest law firms and be part of a high performing Talent team. If you are passionate about building your career in HR & Recruitment, this is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, cohesive and fun team. Every day is a learning opportunity in a varied, dynamic and busy role.
The Resourcing Advisor is focussed on our legal and business operations positions within the firm. Driven to provide an exceptional candidate experience for any prospective MinterEllison employees, you will be an active role model and ambassador for the firm. You will take end to end responsibility for a variety of roles across the teams. A fantastic opportunity to learn and develop, you will have the support and coaching of a group of experienced resourcers who you will support with resourcing planning and strategic recruitment activities.
Main areas of responsibility include
Support Talent and hiring managers in the recruitment of high calibre candidates for the firm, while considering innovative/creative sourcing solutions
Drive 'best in class' recruitment and resourcing solutions to ensure effective, efficient and pro-active recruitment of the market's most sought after candidates
Drive our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all recruitment activity
Develop and ultimately execute talent pipelines
Embrace the use of AI and recruitment technology solutions in end-to-end recruitment practices (eg: LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek Database, HireVue video interviewing and reference checking)
Work with hiring managers to develop appropriate and creative selection methodologies to ensure rigorous assessment of technical skills and behavioural traits
Provide an exceptional candidate experience that aligns to the purpose and values of the firm
Effective stakeholder management throughout the life cycle of the recruitment process to keep them well informed of progress and initiatives
Assist in the preparation and roll out of resourcing plans to ensure the recruitment needs of respective teams are identified and anticipated at an early stage
Develop enduring relationships and strong networks with our Alumni, highly sought after candidates, key recruitment agencies and professional search organisations
Provide support for specific projects and processes as required occasionally and other ad hoc duties as required.
Your Skills
Minimum 2 years' experience in recruiting professionals (in-house or agency), with legal or various operational type roles highly desirable
Close attention to detail, first class organisational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task
A strong, proactive client service focus
Resilience and a commitment to excellence that matches our own
Sound knowledge of human resources, recruitment practices, and an understanding of the human resources function
Possess problem solving and analytical skills, the ability to make sound judgements and provide advice to hiring managers around recruitment decisions
Highly effective communication skills, written and oral, and the confidence to communicate at all levels both internally and externally.
More about you
Ability to build rapport and create strong positive relationships with the team and stakeholders
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
Drive and enthusiasm
Uses initiative to suggest ideas and solutions
Empathy and calmness under pressure
A keen interest in pursuing a recruitment or HR career.
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Talent Acquisition Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
